Abstract: A modular IHS (Information Handling System) chassis system includes a first module and a second module. An alignment pin is fixed to the sidewall of the first module. An alignment slot is cut from the corresponding sidewall of the second module. The second module also includes a retaining mechanism that receives the alignment pin during assembly of the first module and the second module. The retaining mechanism locks the alignment pin into a seated position in the first alignment slot, thus preventing separation of the first module and second module during the assembly process. The retaining mechanism may be a retaining plate that includes upper and lower protrusions that extend into the alignment slot and lock the alignment pin in place. The retaining mechanism may also be a latch that opens by pushing the alignment pin into the alignment slot and closes to lock the alignment pin in place.

Abstract: A modular IHS (Information Handling System) chassis system includes a first module and a second module. An alignment pin is fixed to the sidewall of the first module. An alignment slot is cut from the corresponding sidewall of the second module. The second module also includes a retaining mechanism that receives the alignment pin during assembly of the first module and the second module. The retaining mechanism locks the alignment pin into a seated position in the first alignment slot, thus preventing separation of the first module and second module during the assembly process. The retaining mechanism may be a retaining plate that includes upper and lower protrusions that extend into the alignment slot and lock the alignment pin in place. The retaining mechanism may also be a latch that opens by pushing the alignment pin into the alignment slot and closes to lock the alignment pin in place.

Abstract: Embodiments allow an IHS to be configured for different distributions of available PCIe bandwidth. An IHS is reconfigured by utilizing different PCIe riser cards that interface with the PCIe bus of the IHS and route different portions of the available PCIe lanes. PCIe bandwidth may be further distributed using an interposer card that allows a portion of the PCIe bandwidth to be routed to a PCIe device that is supported by the PCIe interposer card. The IHS may be reconfigured by manually switching the riser cards and interposer that are coupled to the IHS. The PCIe distribution is reconfigured without relying on hardware switching components that redirect PCIe lanes. The riser cards and the interposer are coupled to a PCIe baseboard connector of the IHS, where the baseboard connector is divided into two baseboard sub-connectors that each interface with the PCIe bus of the IHS.

Abstract: Embodiments allow an IHS to be configured for different distributions of available PCIe bandwidth. An IHS is reconfigured by utilizing different PCIe riser cards that interface with the PCIe bus of the IHS and route different portions of the available PCIe lanes. PCIe bandwidth may be further distributed using an interposer card that allows a portion of the PCIe bandwidth to be routed to a PCIe device that is supported by the PCIe interposer card. The IHS may be reconfigured by manually switching the riser cards and interposer that are coupled to the IHS. The PCIe distribution is reconfigured without relying on hardware switching components that redirect PCIe lanes. The riser cards and the interposer are coupled to a PCIe baseboard connector of the IHS, where the baseboard connector is divided into two baseboard sub-connectors that each interface with the PCIe bus of the IHS.

Abstract: A modular component and blank coupling apparatus includes a chassis having a wall. A component bay is defined by the chassis and is located adjacent the wall. A plurality of guide channels are defined by the wall and are located adjacent the component bay. A single securing member is moveably coupled to the wall adjacent the plurality of guide channels, wherein the single securing member is operable to move into engagement with a modular component and a blank in order to secure the modular component and the blank to the chassis, and wherein the single securing member is operable to move out of engagement with the modular component and the blank in order to allow the modular component and the blank to be removed from the chassis. The single securing member provides one apparatus that may be used to couple both blanks and modular components to the chassis, and provides a single release mechanism to release those modular components and blanks from the chassis.

Abstract: A chassis foot and optional castor apparatus includes a chassis foot member. A chassis coupling member is located on the chassis foot member and engageable with a chassis to couple the chassis foot member to the chassis without the use of a tool. A castor coupling member located on the chassis foot member and engageable with a castor to couple the castor to the chassis foot member without the use of a tool. The chassis foot member of the chassis foot and optional castor apparatus may be coupled to a chassis to provide additional stability to the chassis. A castor may be coupled to the chassis foot member to provide additional mobility to the chassis without substantially adding to the height of the chassis including the chassis foot member.

Abstract: A card coupling apparatus includes a first surface. A locating member extends from the first surface and includes a control surface that is oriented at an angle relative to the first surface and defines a securing channel that is located adjacent the control surface. A plurality of securing devices extend from the first surface in a spaced apart relationship from the locating member, each securing device including a locating post and a securing member located adjacent the locating post. A card may be coupled to the first surface by engaging the locating member and the securing devices with the card. The card may then be decoupled from the first surface by using one hand to disengage the securing members from the card and remove the card from the securing devices.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a chassis defining an attachment slot suitable for receiving a first end of an expansion card and a bracket coupled to the chassis, the bracket movable into engagement with the expansion card closer to a second end than the first end when the expansion card is positioned in the attachment slot.

Abstract: A modular component and blank coupling apparatus includes a chassis including a wall. A component bay is defined by the chassis and is located adjacent the wall. A plurality of guide channels are defined by the wall and are located adjacent the component bay. A single securing member is moveably coupled to the wall adjacent the plurality of guide channels, wherein the single securing member is operable to move into engagement with a modular component and a blank in order to secure the modular component and the blank to the chassis, and wherein the single securing member is operable to move out of engagement with the modular component and the blank in order to allow the modular component and the blank to be removed from the chassis. The single securing member provides one apparatus that may be used to couple both blanks and modular components to the chassis, and provides a single release mechanism to release those modular components and blanks from the chassis.

Abstract: A chassis couples to opposing sliding rails with support posts that align with slots formed in the rails. A retractable plunger aligns with a chassis structure so that insertion of the support posts in the slots compresses the plunger to a retracted position. The chassis slides relative to the rails so that the support posts position under lips of the slots and compression of the plunger is removed. The extended plunger restricts movement of the chassis relative to the rail. A button extending from the plunger allows manual compression of the plunger to allow movement of the chassis relative to the rail for removal of the chassis from the rail.

Abstract: A chassis foot and optional castor apparatus includes a chassis foot member. A chassis coupling member is located on the chassis foot member and engageable with a chassis to couple the chassis foot member to the chassis without the use of a tool. A castor coupling member located on the chassis foot member and engageable with a castor to couple the castor to the chassis foot member without the use of a tool. The chassis foot member of the chassis foot and optional castor apparatus may be coupled to a chassis to provide additional stability to the chassis. A castor may be coupled to the chassis foot member to provide additional mobility to the chassis without substantially adding to the height of the chassis including the chassis foot member.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a chassis defining an attachment slot suitable for receiving a first end of an expansion card and a bracket coupled to the chassis, the bracket movable into engagement with the expansion card closer to a second end than the first end when the expansion card is positioned in the attachment slot.

Abstract: A card coupling apparatus includes a first surface. A locating member extends from the first surface and includes a control surface that is oriented at an angle relative to the first surface and defines a securing channel that is located adjacent the control surface. A plurality of securing devices extend from the first surface in a spaced apart relationship from the locating member, each securing device including a locating post and a securing member located adjacent the locating post. A card may be coupled to the first surface by engaging the locating member and the securing devices with the card. The card may then be decoupled from the first surface by using one hand to disengage the securing members from the card and remove the card from the securing devices.

Abstract: A system and method are described for tool-lessly attaching a rack slide assembly to a rack. A mounting bracket includes a bracket member with an interface end and an attachment end. The bracket member includes a locating hook extending from an upper portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the first aperture within a mounting unit that contains three apertures. The bracket member also includes an anti-torque tab extending from a lower portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the third aperture within the mounting unit. The bracket member also includes a locking pawl assembly with a pawl pivotally connected to the interface end of the bracket and able to engage and extend through the first aperture within the mounting unit in a position above the locating hook.

Abstract: A chassis, such as an information handling system component housing, couples to opposing sliding rails with support posts that align with slots formed in the rails and a securing device that automatically engages to prevent removal of the chassis from the rails. The securing devices has a retractable button biased to an extended position with a spring and a block aligned so that insertion of the support posts in the slots compresses the button to a retracted position. The chassis slides relative to the rails so that the support posts position under lips of the slots and compression of the button is removed by removal of the block from a compressing position relative to the button. The extended button cooperates with the block to restrict movement of the chassis relative to the rail. Manual compression of the button permits movement of the chassis relative to the rail for removal of the supporting posts from under the lip and release of the chassis from the rail.

Abstract: A system and method are described for tool-lessly attaching a rack slide assembly to a rack. A mounting bracket includes a bracket member with an interface end and an attachment end. The bracket member includes a locating hook extending from an upper portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the first aperture within a mounting unit that contains three apertures. The bracket member also includes an anti-torque tab extending from a lower portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the third aperture within the mounting unit. The bracket member also includes a locking pawl assembly with a pawl pivotally connected to the interface end of the bracket and able to engage and extend through the first aperture within the mounting unit in a position above the locating hook.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a cable management flip tray assembly includes a flip tray mounting bracket and a flip tray. The flip tray is moveable between a first, generally vertical, position and a second, generally horizontal, position that facilitates access to an information handling system component stored within the rack.

Abstract: A chassis, such as an information handling system component housing, couples to opposing sliding rails with support posts that align with slots formed in the rails and a securing device that automatically engages to prevent removal of the chassis from the rails. The securing device has a retractable plunger biased to an extended position with a spring that aligns with a chassis structure so that insertion of the support posts in the slots compresses the plunger to a retracted position. The chassis slides relative to the rails so that the support posts position under lips of the slots and compression of the plunger is removed by removal of the chassis structure from a compressing position relative to the plunger. The extended plunger cooperates at one end with the structure to restrict movement of the chassis relative to the rail.

Abstract: A chassis, such as an information handling system component housing, couples to opposing sliding rails with support posts that align with slots formed in the rails and a securing device that automatically engages to prevent removal of the chassis from the rails. The securing devices has a retractable button biased to an extended position with a spring and a block aligned so that insertion of the support posts in the slots compresses the button to a retracted position. The chassis slides relative to the rails so that the support posts position under lips of the slots and compression of the button is removed by removal of the block from a compressing position relative to the button. The extended button cooperates with the block to restrict movement of the chassis relative to the rail. Manual compression of the button permits movement of the chassis relative to the rail for removal of the supporting posts from under the lip and release of the chassis from the rail.